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Two positions with IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech

May 23rd, 2014

(1) The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Staff Scientist/Data Specialist for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both controlled and passive source seismology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools.

Minimum Requirements:
M.S. or higher degree in geophysics or related science, or 3 years of directly applicable experience
Familiarity with time-series analysis
Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux
Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. bash, tcsh, Python)
Desired Qualifications:
Applicants with database experience, familiarity with seismic data formats (e.g. SEED, SEG-Y, SAC) and a background that includes seismological or geophysical field experience are desired.
You are a self-motivated individual able to work in a multitasking environment. You are comfortable interacting with the seismological community both to provide support and to help users troubleshoot problems with their data and field equipment. You are willing to travel for up to one month supporting seismic experiments in remote, international field locations. You work well in stressful situations. You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: IRIS PASSCAL Staff Scientist/Data Specialist Search, c/o Human Resources Box 041, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796. New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The position will be open until filled. http://www.passcal.nmt.edu/employment
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(2) The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both controlled and passive source seismology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools. This is a limited term position with the possibility of renewal if funds become available.
Core Responsibilities Include:
Quality assurance testing of broadband, intermediate, and short-period seismometers
Analysis and archiving of sensor test data
Maintenance of pier, real-time data systems
Maintenance and development of analysis tools

Minimum Requirements:
M.S. or higher degree in seismology or 5 years of directly applicable experience
Knowledge of seismology
Familiarity with time-series analysis
Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (shell, Python, perl, Matlab)
You are a self-motivated individual able to work in a multitasking environment. You work well in stressful situations. You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: IRIS PASSCAL Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst Search, c/o Human Resources Box 036, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796. New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.